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BASSE PLAGE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- beach scraping
1, record 1, English, beach%20scraping
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Beach scraping is removal of material from the lower part of the beach for deposition on the higher part of the beach or at the dune toe. 2, record 1, English, - beach%20scraping
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- remodelage de plage
1, record 1, French, remodelage%20de%20plage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- reprofilage de plage 1, record 1, French, reprofilage%20de%20plage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prélèvement, sur une plage en zone basse ou intertidale, de sable, de gravier ou de galets qui sont ensuite déposés et répartis en haut de cette plage. 1, record 1, French, - remodelage%20de%20plage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
remodelage de plage; reprofilage de plage : désignations et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 16 juillet 2021. 2, record 1, French, - remodelage%20de%20plage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lacustrine shore marsh
1, record 2, English, lacustrine%20shore%20marsh
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lacustrine shore marsh: These marshes develop on recent lacustrine sediments, along the shoreline, and between high and low water positions, on permanent lakes and merging with deep water. Lacustrine shore marshes collect surface runoff and are subject to periodic flooding by wave action and rises in lake levels. They are associated with recession flats, lagoons, swales and beach ridges. 1, record 2, English, - lacustrine%20shore%20marsh
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marais lacustrien de rivage
1, record 2, French, marais%20lacustrien%20de%20rivage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marais lacustrien de rivage : Ces marais se forment dans de nouveaux sédiments lacustriens, le long du rivage, entre une eau élevée et une eau basse, sur des lacs pérennes s’alliant à des eaux plus profondes. Les marais lacustriens de rivage captent l'eau d’écoulement de surface et sont soumis à des inondations ponctuelles causées par l'action des vagues et les hausses du niveau du lac. Ils sont associés aux plats régressifs, aux lagunes, aux dépressions et aux crêtes de plage. 1, record 2, French, - marais%20lacustrien%20de%20rivage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Gas Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- balance gas
1, record 3, English, balance%20gas
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The material (component) making up the majority of a gas mixture. 2, record 3, English, - balance%20gas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The balance may be either [in the] gas or liquid phase. The balance may also be a mixture (i.e. air). If the mixture is entirely [in the] gas phase, the balance is referred to as the balance gas. 2, record 3, English, - balance%20gas
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie du gaz
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gaz de base
1, record 3, French, gaz%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon la demande du client, les gaz d’essai peuvent être produits avec un ou plusieurs composants ajoutés à un gaz de base dans la plage de ppb [parties par milliard] la plus basse jusqu'à la plage de %. 1, record 3, French, - gaz%20de%20base
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Aliphatic or Acyclic Hydrocarbons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- synthetic wax
1, record 4, English, synthetic%20wax
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- wax 2, record 4, English, wax
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A range of low-temperature-melting, low-molecular-mass solid aliphatic hydrocarbons. 2, record 4, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Waxes are commonly used in hot-melt adhesives, mainly to lower cost and reduce viscosity. Properties affected by the waxes are blocking characteristics, softening point, bonding range and cohesive strength. Waxes are obtained as a by-product of either oil refining or polyethylene production. The waxes mainly used are paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax. 2, record 4, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wax: a generic term that can be used as a synonym only when the context focuses on synthetic wax. 3, record 4, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
wax: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Hydrocarbures aliphatiques ou acycliques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cire synthétique
1, record 4, French, cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cire 2, record 4, French, cire
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gamme d’hydrocarbures aliphatiques solides de faible masse moléculaire, ayant une plage de fusion à basse température. 2, record 4, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les cires sont couramment utilisées dans les adhésifs thermofusibles, principalement pour réduire le coût et la viscosité. Les propriétés affectées par les cires sont les caractéristiques de blocage, le point de ramollissement, la plage de collage et la force de cohésion. Les cires sont obtenues en tant que sous-produit de raffinage du pétrole ou de production du polyéthylène. Les principales cires utilisées sont la paraffine et la cire microcristalline. 2, record 4, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cire : terme générique qui peut être utilisé comme synonyme uniquement lorsque le contexte porte spécifiquement sur la cire synthétique. 3, record 4, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cire : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 3, record 4, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-07-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- beach face
1, record 5, English, beach%20face
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- beachface 2, record 5, English, beachface
correct, see observation
- foreshore 3, record 5, English, foreshore
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The section of the beach [that is the steepest part of the foreshore] normally exposed to the action of wave uprush. 4, record 5, English, - beach%20face
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foreshore [is] the same as the beach face where unconsolidated material is present. 5, record 5, English, - beach%20face
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not synonymous with "shoreface." 6, record 5, English, - beach%20face
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bas de plage
1, record 5, French, bas%20de%20plage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- basse plage 2, record 5, French, basse%20plage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie inférieure de l’estran, à pente très faible. 3, record 5, French, - bas%20de%20plage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur la plage littorale proprement dite, on distingue : le bas de plage, lissé ou modelé par des levées et des sillons selon les états de la mer; le haut de plage, occupé par des cordons littoraux sapés en gradins de plage. 4, record 5, French, - bas%20de%20plage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une ligne de flexion à partir de laquelle tout diminue brusquement comme le calibre des sédiments si l'estran est constitué à la fois par des galets et des sables, marque le passage au bas de plage qui est submergé à chaque marée. Sa partie aval montre parfois une alternance de bancs surbaissés et de gouttières ou bâches dans lesquelles subsiste de l'eau à marée basse. 5, record 5, French, - bas%20de%20plage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- playa baja
1, record 5, Spanish, playa%20baja
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-04-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
- Petroleum Asphalts
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- modified bitumen sheet
1, record 6, English, modified%20bitumen%20sheet
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are several application techniques that can be used when the asphalt is installed by mopping. The modified bitumen sheet can be rolled, scrolled or flopped into the asphalt. Regardless of the application technique employed, the crucial factor is that the modified bitumen sheet make complete contact and embed in the hot asphalt. This can be accomplished by lightly brooming the modified bitumen sheet immediately after it has been installed. It is also good roofing practice to “scuff in” the side and end laps to assure that they are completely sealed. 1, record 6, English, - modified%20bitumen%20sheet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modified bitumen: A bituminous material that has been chemically or physically altered by the addition of ingredients intended to improve its performance characteristics. 2, record 6, English, - modified%20bitumen%20sheet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
- Bitumes
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- feuille de bitume modifié
1, record 6, French, feuille%20de%20bitume%20modifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Feuilles de bitume modifié. Cette catégorie de feuilles est obtenue à partir de bitumes et de polymères modificateurs(caoutchoucs synthétiques ou matières plastiques) ainsi que de fillers et d’adhésifs aux propriétés particulières. Puisque le processus de fabrication consiste essentiellement à mélanger les éléments, la quantité d’agent modificateur peut être adaptée en fonction des caractéristiques désirées. Les deux agents modificateurs de bitume les plus utilisés sont le SBS(styrène-butadiène-styrène) et l'APP(polypropylène atactique). La teneur moyenne en SBS du composé varie entre 12 et 15 %. En général, une quantité supérieure de SBS entraîne une augmentation de la souplesse à basse température et de la résistance à la fatigue, une élévation du point de ramollissement et un élargissement de la plage des températures de service. 1, record 6, French, - feuille%20de%20bitume%20modifi%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bitume modifié : Matériau bitumineux dont la composition a été modifiée chimiquement ou physiquement par l’addition de produits destinés à accroître ses performances. 2, record 6, French, - feuille%20de%20bitume%20modifi%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-06-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wave-rippled
1, record 7, English, wave%2Drippled
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the sandstones, flat lamination and low-angle cross-stratification predominate and there are abundant wave-rippled surfaces, these are interpreted as shoreface and inner-shelf deposits. 2, record 7, English, - wave%2Drippled
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wave-rippled: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 7, English, - wave%2Drippled
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- à rides de plage
1, record 7, French, %C3%A0%20rides%20de%20plage
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les débris glaciels de l'estran, enfouis dans le matériel argilo-limoneux à rides de plage en surface, lors de l'installation du gel automnal à la marée basse, sont ainsi retroussés. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A0%20rides%20de%20plage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
à rides de plage : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 7, French, - %C3%A0%20rides%20de%20plage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-06-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- furrow 1, record 8, English, furrow
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bâche
1, record 8, French, b%C3%A2che
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nappe d’eau qui reste dans les sillons prélittoraux et qui sépare les hauts de plage et les barres d’avant-côte en période de marée basse. 2, record 8, French, - b%C3%A2che
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- corredor
1, record 8, Spanish, corredor
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-06-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Oceanography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- furrow 1, record 9, English, furrow
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Océanographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bâche
1, record 9, French, b%C3%A2che
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépression, allongée à la partie basse de l'estran, qui sépare des crêtes de plage prélittorales. 1, record 9, French, - b%C3%A2che
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
- Oceanografía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- corredor
1, record 9, Spanish, corredor
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-05-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- coastal wall
1, record 10, English, coastal%20wall
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- littoral wall 2, record 10, English, littoral%20wall
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mur côtier
1, record 10, French, mur%20c%C3%B4tier
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] quelques barres d’avant plage se forment d’abord; ces barres sont séparées par des chenaux parallèles à la direction de la côte. Ensuite, se constitue un «mur côtier» de marée basse derrière lequel s’étale une plage plane. 1, record 10, French, - mur%20c%C3%B4tier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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